a self-reminder in morning meditation...
-there are literally millions of people risking their lives, working over time, refocusing all their energy to fight coronavirus. Millions of doctors, nurses, orderlies, EMT workers are going into work underfunded, undersupplied, under-appreciated and knowing that they could die...and they do it every day. For total strangers.
-there are thousands of teams of doctors and researchers racing against the clock to find a vaccine. This is possibly one of the largest int'l projects in human history. They are spending time away from spouses and kids, shortening their lifespan, working to the point of exhaustion. And they are doing this for total strangers.
-the vast majority of ppl in the world know the importance of wearing masks. They understand that it plays a part in protecting other people. Even the majority of Americans know this and are trying and making efforts.
- millions of people around the world have been galvanized by #BLM and it all started with a handful of black women, black queers, black activists who created #BlackLivesMatter out of an idea. They were called terrorists, sent death threats, and probably have the FBI tracking their every step. They have probably lost work and made enemies over simply stating that black lives should matter. This didn't start with a politician. It started with black bodies. Community organizers, activists. And they did this for others. And it has spread around the world...from a conversation at a restaurant and small chats.
-America might not make it. But America is not the world. The vast majority of humanity is fighting and taking steps. The rest of the world appears to be smarter, more scientific, and -right now- displaying more empathy and savvy. And that is just the way it is. But America is not the world and our sense American exceptionalism needs to die. Now. We need to stop thinking that there is some shield protecting us from viruses and global warming and war. And it usually takes a catastrophe to destroy a harmful myth.
-Even within America, the vast majority do not side with the know-nothings and conspiracist. Even in the most plagued nation, 70% are still fighting. It may not be enough, but the majority should be acknowledged.
the overwhelming power of the majority is easy to ignore. I focus so much of the so-called anti-vaxxers, the conspiracy theorists, the people driven my tribalism and ignorance. It's easy for me to focus on this fire and ignore the oceans of people fighting this.
-it is so easy for me to ignore the overwhelming power of the majority. I focus so much of the so-called anti-vaxxers, the conspiracy theorists, the people driven my tribalism and ignorance. It's easy for me to focus on this fire and ignore the oceans of people helping others.
-and to you who are wearing masks, taking precautions, listening to science, acting rationally...you are the majority. You are the overwhelming majority that cares about others. Thank you.
-there are literally millions of people risking their lives, working over time, refocusing all their energy to fight coronavirus. Millions of doctors, nurses, orderlies, EMT workers are going into work underfunded, undersupplied, under-appreciated and knowing that they could die...and they do it every day. For total strangers.
-there are thousands of teams of doctors and researchers racing against the clock to find a vaccine. This is possibly one of the largest int'l projects in human history. They are spending time away from spouses and kids, shortening their lifespan, working to the point of exhaustion. And they are doing this for total strangers.
-the vast majority of ppl in the world know the importance of wearing masks. They understand that it plays a part in protecting other people. Even the majority of Americans know this and are trying and making efforts.
- millions of people around the world have been galvanized by #BLM and it all started with a handful of black women, black queers, black activists who created #BlackLivesMatter out of an idea. They were called terrorists, sent death threats, and probably have the FBI tracking their every step. They have probably lost work and made enemies over simply stating that black lives should matter. This didn't start with a politician. It started with black bodies. Community organizers, activists. And they did this for others. And it has spread around the world...from a conversation at a restaurant and small chats.
-America might not make it. But America is not the world. The vast majority of humanity is fighting and taking steps. The rest of the world appears to be smarter, more scientific, and -right now- displaying more empathy and savvy. And that is just the way it is. But America is not the world and our sense American exceptionalism needs to die. Now. We need to stop thinking that there is some shield protecting us from viruses and global warming and war. And it usually takes a catastrophe to destroy a harmful myth.
-Even within America, the vast majority do not side with the know-nothings and conspiracist. Even in the most plagued nation, 70% are still fighting. It may not be enough, but the majority should be acknowledged.
the overwhelming power of the majority is easy to ignore. I focus so much of the so-called anti-vaxxers, the conspiracy theorists, the people driven my tribalism and ignorance. It's easy for me to focus on this fire and ignore the oceans of people fighting this.
-it is so easy for me to ignore the overwhelming power of the majority. I focus so much of the so-called anti-vaxxers, the conspiracy theorists, the people driven my tribalism and ignorance. It's easy for me to focus on this fire and ignore the oceans of people helping others.
-and to you who are wearing masks, taking precautions, listening to science, acting rationally...you are the majority. You are the overwhelming majority that cares about others. Thank you.
1 comment:
You have read my mind and spoken my heart, Aurin. Thank you.
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